Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bettina Eckard
Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1770717266
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101
Hickory, NC 286024200
(828) 327-7788
fax (828) 327-0112 - Mailing address
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1350 S Kings Dr
Charlotte, NC 282072134
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 13, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #5004363
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770717266. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
48
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,634
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 48 | 37 | $97 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Hickory Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$78
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $49.51 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $28.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
589
Patients
115
Total drug cost
$375,473
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 207 | 52 | $45,553 |
| Lanthanum Carbonate | Generic | 60 | 15 | $74,384 |
| Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) | Brand | 51 | 14 | $136,765 |
| Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) | Brand | 43 | 0 | $54,997 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 41 | 17 | $455 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 34 | 17 | $400 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 25 | 0 | $399 |
| Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $59,174 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 18 | 0 | $188 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 17 | 0 | $289 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bettina Eckard's medical specialty?
Dr. Bettina Eckard practices Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Bettina Eckard practice?
Dr. Bettina Eckard practices at 1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 286024200. Office phone: 8283277788.
What is Dr. Bettina Eckard's NPI?
Dr. Bettina Eckard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770717266, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bettina Eckard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bettina Eckard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bettina Eckard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.